Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes District
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Promote the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust in delivering on affordable housing to the most vulnerable in the district.
Build on the resource within the regulatory areas of resource consents, so engineering approvals and 224 certificates are issued timely.
Champion 15-minute neighbourhoods, where a range of employment, services and activities can be accessed without the need to travel by car.
Install coin operated hot showers at all freedom camping sites within the district, for the homeless living in their cars.
Support quality sustainable and affordable building practices across the region.
Urban spaces and streetscapes: Designing and drawing things is my speciality, I'd like to help design spaces for people.
Stop the council's proposed "land tax" which punishes anyone creating supply. A young family may need to pay an extra $20k for their property.
Support "build to rent" development in the CBD for worker accommodation – providing higher quality standards of housing.
Review Airbnb and other issues affecting immediate housing supply. Visitor accommodation consents may need to be adjusted to free up housing.
Being accountable and transparent in our reporting to the community. Quantifiable updates on QLDC's projects and on our external contractors.
Support inclusionary zoning for affordable homes. Support the Housing Trust through LGFA to render sustainable living for our workers.
Use council land purposefully for the benefit of the community and community based investments. Our environment and community takes precedence.
Fast-track affordable housing initiatives across the district. Funded by an enhanced Inclusive Housing Policy and build-to-rent projects.
Progressively reduce home-based visitor accommodation and AirBnBs over time, freeing thousands of homes for their intended residential use.
Encourage replacement of older, poorly insulated homes and flats with medium density, low-energy, liveable, residential accommodation.
Promote the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust in delivering on affordable housing to the most vulnerable in the district.
Build on the resource within the regulatory areas of resource consents, so engineering approvals and 224 certificates are issued timely.
Champion 15-minute neighbourhoods, where a range of employment, services and activities can be accessed without the need to travel by car.
Install coin operated hot showers at all freedom camping sites within the district, for the homeless living in their cars.
Support quality sustainable and affordable building practices across the region.
Urban spaces and streetscapes: Designing and drawing things is my speciality, I'd like to help design spaces for people.
Stop the council's proposed "land tax" which punishes anyone creating supply. A young family may need to pay an extra $20k for their property.
Support "build to rent" development in the CBD for worker accommodation – providing higher quality standards of housing.
Review Airbnb and other issues affecting immediate housing supply. Visitor accommodation consents may need to be adjusted to free up housing.
Being accountable and transparent in our reporting to the community. Quantifiable updates on QLDC's projects and on our external contractors.
Support inclusionary zoning for affordable homes. Support the Housing Trust through LGFA to render sustainable living for our workers.
Use council land purposefully for the benefit of the community and community based investments. Our environment and community takes precedence.
Fast-track affordable housing initiatives across the district. Funded by an enhanced Inclusive Housing Policy and build-to-rent projects.
Progressively reduce home-based visitor accommodation and AirBnBs over time, freeing thousands of homes for their intended residential use.
Encourage replacement of older, poorly insulated homes and flats with medium density, low-energy, liveable, residential accommodation.
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